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Do I need anything else for my birthday party?

Asked by The_Inquisitor (3163points) October 28th, 2009

So, I’ll be having my birthday at an arcade type place. It’ll be a private party and so it’ll just be me and my guests. Since I’m the type to over-worry, I just wanted to make sure I’ve gotten everything I need for it. For my income, the rent is quite expensive to me, so for food, I’ll only be supplying the cake and drinks.

So, I’ll be bringing along a cake or two, a knife to cut the cake, forks, napkins, plates, cups, the drinks, a lighter and candles. Am I needing to bring anything else to my party?

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holden's avatar

Don’t forget party hats, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

The_Inquisitor's avatar

Lol, thanks, but my actual birthday isn’t until later, I’m still just in the process of planning. (no birthday hats…lol l)

Darwin's avatar

Maybe a notepad and a pencil to jot down who gave you what so you can send them each a thank you note. That way, next year, they will give you another gift.

The_Inquisitor's avatar

@Darwin, thanks for the suggestion, but that might seem extremely weird to them if I open a gift, and then stop to write it down before I open the next. I’ll probably get my friends to take pictures of me opening the gifts and the person who gifted me beside me. =D

SpatzieLover's avatar

Sounds like all you need to bring is you with a smile and playful attitude @curiouscat!

Enjoy!

Judi's avatar

@curiouscat ; assign someone else the job of writing down who brought what. Thank-you notes never go out of style.

The_Inquisitor's avatar

@Judi, for real? I’ve never given anybody a thank you note before…. nor have I ever received one. I just kinda yell thank you at them, give a hug, pose for pic, and that’s it. =\

Judi's avatar

for real.

Jeruba's avatar

Judi is absolutely right.

Thank-you notes are appropriate for many things, and above all for (a) gifts and (b) hosting your visit as a houseguest. Writing a nice note—it doesn’t have to be long or fancy—shows you really know your manners and you have some class.

Darwin's avatar

Thank you notes make people remember you in a good way. Besides, when you mail them you are giving the postal workers something to do.

Jeruba's avatar

I just mailed ten this afternoon.

Darwin's avatar

@Jeruba – Way to go! Some postal worker is blessing you right now.

Qboy1994's avatar

no i think you covered all the basics.you might want to get some party favors for the kids though(if any is coming).

Qboy1994's avatar

oh and happy birthday too.

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